Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.600-3.600 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.510. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Energizer also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 1.250-1.350 EPS.

Energizer Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of ENR traded up $0.06 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $21.18. The company had a trading volume of 858,070 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,183,736. The firm has a market cap of $1.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.78 and a beta of 0.75. Energizer has a 52-week low of $15.75 and a 52-week high of $30.29. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $20.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $19.80. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 2.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by ($0.08). Energizer had a return on equity of 144.22% and a net margin of 6.55%.The company had revenue of $734.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $720.29 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.13 earnings per share. Energizer’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Energizer has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.600-3.600 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Energizer will post 3.56 EPS for the current year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio is currently 43.96%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price objective on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays raised their target price on Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. UBS Group upped their price target on Energizer from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated a “negative” rating and issued a $21.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $23.57.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 81,609 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $16.18 per share, with a total value of $1,320,433.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,106,824 shares in the company, valued at $114,988,412.32. This trade represents a 1.16% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last three months, insiders purchased 538,681 shares of company stock worth $10,406,791. 1.63% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Energizer News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue increased 1.2% year over year to $734.1 million, exceeding analysts’ $720.3 million estimate. Organic sales growth was stronger at 2.7%, suggesting underlying demand remained relatively healthy. Energizer Holdings Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Energizer maintained its full-year adjusted EPS outlook at $3.60, which is above the current consensus estimate of $3.51. The company also expects fiscal-year adjusted EPS and EBITDA toward the low end of its previously issued ranges, limiting the improvement in investor expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Gross margin was 38.2%, or 39.2% on an adjusted basis. The results indicate the company is still generating solid profitability, though margin performance and cost pressures remain important areas for investors to monitor. Energizer Holdings Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EPS was $0.75, below the $0.83-$0.86 analyst consensus range. Reported EPS was $0.58, and adjusted earnings declined from the prior-year period, indicating continued pressure on profitability despite modest sales growth. Energizer Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $1.25-$1.35 is below the $1.42 consensus estimate. Management’s decision to guide to the low end of its original fiscal-year ranges could keep analysts cautious about earnings momentum.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ENR. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Energizer by 25.8% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 589,954 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,734,000 after acquiring an additional 121,051 shares during the period. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in Energizer by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 23,608 shares of the company’s stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 568 shares during the last quarter. VARCOV Co. bought a new stake in shares of Energizer during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,509,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in shares of Energizer by 69.4% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 903,293 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,966,000 after purchasing an additional 370,216 shares during the period. Finally, SummitTX Capital L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Energizer in the fourth quarter worth approximately $666,000. 93.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc is a global consumer products company best known for its portfolio of portable power and lighting solutions. The company’s primary business activities include the design, manufacture and marketing of batteries under the Energizer and Rayovac brands, as well as portable lighting products such as flashlights, headlamps and lanterns. Energizer also produces a range of automotive appearance and protection products, including tire inflators and repair kits, along with personal care offerings like aerosol insect repellents and sunscreen under licensed brands.

Founded in 2000 through the spin-off of the battery business from Ralston Purina Company, Energizer has grown through both organic development and strategic acquisitions.